Sticky Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices.
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   Remove giblets from chicken.
3. 3
   Dry the chicken (interior and exterior) with paper towels so the spice mix will stick.
4. 4
   Rub the spice mixture over the chicken and inside the cavity.
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   Make sure that it is evenly distributed.
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   Put chicken into a large sized storage bag and refrigerate overnight.
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   When ready to roast chicken, stuff the cavity with chopped onions.
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   Place in shallow 9x13 baking dish lined with foil.
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   Roast uncovered at 250 degrees for 5 hours.
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    After first hour, baste the chicken every 30 minutes with pan juices.
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    Let chicken rest so that juices distribute before carving.
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    NOTES: I often will bring whole chickens home from the grocery store.
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    Season them according to this recipes directions, place them in a freezer storage bag and put right into the freezer.
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    Then when I want to make Sticky Chicken, its already seasoned and marinates while thawing.
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    Another thing I do is make a bunch of the seasoning mix and put into a spice jar.
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    This is a big time saver and its ready to use when I want to make this recipe.